The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is proud to host Open House Chicago (OHC) on October 19-20, 2024. OHC is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites throughout Chicago, plus more than 40 events and programs at the sites, including demonstrations, talks and arts performances. While you're out exploring, don't forget to participate in the OHC photo competition—capture your favorite moments/architecture and submit your photos for a chance to be featured. Go explore!

Join us as we prepare to represent Puerto Rico at Navy Pier’s annual International Carnival. This year we enlisted the help of Noel Rosado (Viento de Agua, La Máquina Insular, Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound) to take our plena to the next level. Joining Rosado we have Los Pleneros de Don Segundo “agrandado” with a heavy horn section. We will have food while supplies last, BYOB policy y mucha plena!

The Aquí, Somos fundraiser at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (May 10th, 2025) promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture, headlined by the internationally acclaimed plena group, Los Pleneros de la Cresta. Recently featured in Bad Bunny's chart-topping album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," this marks their first visit to the U.S. after achieving significant global recognition with three of Spotify's 50 most-streamed songs of 2025. Attendees will immerse themselves in vibrant music, lively dance, and delicious Latin cuisine, making this not just an event, but a cultural experience that supports our artistic programs.

They are Las Karamba, a musical current of feminine energy that converges to tell stories and experiences to the rhythm of Cuban music, ranging from bolero to son, salsa, rumba, and even rap. A multicultural mix full of color born in Barcelona, formed by Ahyvin Bruno (voice and Güiro), Ahylin Bruno (congas and backing vocals), Liviet Ojeda (bass and backing vocals), Natasha Arizu (keyboard and backing vocals), Rita Baulida (timbales), and María Gil (flute). Six mestizo, migrant women, and musicians who are presenting their new studio work "Te lo digo cantando". An album that aims to tell the sorrows with joy, as the legend Celia Cruz, the group's main reference, already said, whom they have honored with these nine songs. Songs made for those who need positive energy to move forward or simply for those who want to dance to it, listen to it or sing it at the top of their voices.